Advanced medical helicopter takes flight in Decorah

DECORAH, Iowa (KWWL) — In any medical emergency, time is of the essence; first responders working quickly to get you the help you need, often times for those major emergencies you’ll get airlifted to the nearest, major hospital. For those with Gundersen Health System, they’ve got a new ride.

“We cruise at about 140 -150 mph,” said pilot Kevin Flynn, who flies the EC145 helicopter that commands the skies above northeast Iowa while saving lives. Flynn says speed is in their nature.

“We don’t have to follow roads, we don’t have to do that kind of stuff. So where we save the most time is we can go straight,” said Flynn.